Han Guuk Guan

Han Guuk Guan

13 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000

It was supposed to be Tim's birthday celebration so the cell and our sister cell decided to gather at Han Guuk Guan for dinner celebration as our first choice Korean restaurant - Joomak was fully booked. Nevertheless I love the food there especially my fish roe spicy tofu hot pot <3

Good food always makes me happy :)

I think I spent about AUD23 that night despite sharing the dishes among 4 person. The hot pot comes with a bowl of rice in case you are wondering - those who love rice!

Thank you Lord for the good fellowship during cell and nourishing us with yummilicious dinner <3 

P.S. do note that every Monday is Korean night so there won't be chapchae, tung soo yuk, jajangmyun and etc. Also, the standard varies perhaps according to the mood of the chef on the day itself :(

fish roe spicy tofu hot pot DA BOMB!
Flavourful spicy fish roe soup, perfect to go down with a huge bowl of rice.
 There are plenty of people who do not appreciate fish roe because of the fishy stench, but the spices in the soup covered the odor perfectly.
Huge pot filled with silky tofu and plenty of mushrooms to keep your hungry bellies happy.
 

side-dishes are must-haves for every Korean meal.
Well seasoned dishes. Sour and spicy kimich to wake your palates up.

tung soo yuk (sweet and sour chicken)

Comfort food. Something very similar to the sweet and sour pork you get back in Singapore. Each piece of meat evenly tossed with the sweet and sour sauce, yet still remain cruchy.

Chapchae
One of my favourite as well. Onions and mushrooms to bring the crunch and taste. It just makes you want to have more. Unfortunately it is a tad too oily. Will need to flush it down with some soup or tap water before continuing with second helpings.

Tim's birthday cake from Brunetti.I feel that Brunetti is pretty much overrated. Terribly long queues for horrible tasting cakes is not my ideal. You can get cheaper and better tasting cakes elsewhere.

Melbourne Gaol / Brunetti

Melbourne Gaol

377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000

The Melbourne Gaol is really a fun place to visit as a tourist of course. It is no longer in use for quite some time though. I think it cost around AUD 29.90 for full fare but I paid AUD 5 benefit from staying at student lodge hahahas. Money absolutely well spent. I always find jail touring kinda interesting. 

The entire tour was pretty interactive.

1. Play on the story of Ned Kelly - one of Melbourne's famous hero

2. Simulate first hand experience of being a prisoner. They shut about 8-10 in an extremely dark cell. The darkness was somehow pretty creepy and unbearable although there are many others in there as well. I can't see my fingers at all when I stretch my hands out.

3. Individual tour around the cells (certain cells are really dark and have this eerie feeling ><)

 Mug shot

cell which 8-10 person got closed in during simulation. This picture was taken after the simulation. 

 Play on Ned Kelly was conducted on the ground floor here.

After touring the jail my neighbor and I decided to treat ourselves with a nice afternoon tea at Brunetti.

Iced coffee with 2 scoops of ice cream - my favourite and passion fruit tart. The place is forever packed with people regardless of the time I visit somehow. Other than the coffee, I find the pastries and desserts overrated. I prefer those at Antoinette (Mandarin Gallery) and The Line  bakery (Shangri-la hotel) in Singapore better. I wasn't surprised when I was told by my friends that it used to be very good before I came and the standard kinda drop :(

I didn't really like the place because there isn't a proper queue system and you could have waited forever without being served. Not to mention the place is really packed, pretty hard to find a seat if you are coming in a huge group.

I couldn't finish any of the desserts I got which is a sign that they are not up to standard. I am a person who can finish half a kg cake in a sitting, provided if they are good so you can try and see for yourself you you wana visit the place again. Not to mention they are pretty pricey too D;

negative disconfirmation...

Queen Victoria Market - Suzuki Night Market (Winter)

Queen Victoria Winter Night Market 

7-28 August 2013

5-10 pm

 Wednesday nights only.

The greedy pig foodie needs food to recharge before she can continue on her assignments so I went to the night market on two consecutive Wednesdays to satisfy my food cravings with two different groups of friends hahahas! On average each dish cost about $12 each, I wouldn't say that the portioning a huge - perhaps it is because I am starving but they are nevertheless good! It is a good thing to visit the night market with a huge group of friends

1. Cost saving

2. I can try a variety

Here's what we've got!

P.S. try to get there as early as possible. It gets really crowded around 7 pm and it takes forever to queue for your food - practically for ever stall. Don't miss the macaroons!

pulled pork burger AUD 12.50

 Bob Burger - $12 (the burger is really small and the filling is all fried) 

My absolute favourite - forever with the longest queue, perfect choice especially when it is so cold : Potato Leek Soup! 

 Meatballs - I kinda prefer IKEA meatballs more though

 Pancakes with chocolate syrup and melted ice cream :(

Canole 

 Band

Lemon Meringue, Bubble Gum and Passion Fruit Macaroons <3

They are not overly sweet and definitely worth your money because unlike the usual bite size macaroons, this requires four bites to finish and it cost 3 for $10 I guess.

I love the night market food and would definitely go again in summer when it is not crazy cold unlike now. My fingers froze and I am still angry with myself for forgetting something as essential as my scarf!

Oh for disco lovers there is a corner for silent disco. Those people are not crazy but the dance to the music from the rented headphones which seems pretty amusing yet cool! :D